Date: 20.10.2014
Component: Suspension > Rear
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Description:
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 jetta vehicles manufactured march 1, 2010, to november 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 beetle vehicles manufactured march 1, 2011, to july 31, 2013. the durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.
Consequencs:
The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden fracture, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. owners were mailed an interim notification in november 2014. remedy parts are expected to be available and the recall is expected to launch in early april 2015. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Date: 20.10.2014
Component: Suspension > Rear
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Description:
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 jetta vehicles manufactured march 1, 2010, to november 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 beetle vehicles manufactured march 1, 2011, to july 31, 2013. the durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.
Consequencs:
The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden fracture, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. owners were mailed an interim notification in november 2014. remedy parts are expected to be available and the recall is expected to launch in early april 2015. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Date: 20.10.2014
Component: Suspension > Rear
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Description:
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 jetta vehicles manufactured march 1, 2010, to november 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 beetle vehicles manufactured march 1, 2011, to july 31, 2013. the durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.
Consequencs:
The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden fracture, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. owners were mailed an interim notification in november 2014. remedy parts are expected to be available and the recall is expected to launch in early april 2015. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Date: 07.03.2014
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine
Manufacturer: The Gates Corporation
Description:
The gates corporation (gates) is recalling certain aftermarket tru-flow water pumps, part number tfw 41127, sold at certain napa auto parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after november 1, 2013 (and manufactured august 2013 through october 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'us9377' stamped on the water pump housing. these service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 audi a4, 2000-2006 audi tt, 1998-2005 volkswagen beetle, 1999-2006 golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 volkswagen jetta, and 2000-2005 volkswagen passat. in the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Consequencs:
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. the recall began during may 2014. owners may contact the gates corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Date: 07.03.2014
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine
Manufacturer: The Gates Corporation
Description:
The gates corporation (gates) is recalling certain aftermarket tru-flow water pumps, part number tfw 41127, sold at certain napa auto parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after november 1, 2013 (and manufactured august 2013 through october 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'us9377' stamped on the water pump housing. these service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 audi a4, 2000-2006 audi tt, 1998-2005 volkswagen beetle, 1999-2006 golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 volkswagen jetta, and 2000-2005 volkswagen passat. in the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Consequencs:
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. the recall began during may 2014. owners may contact the gates corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Date: 07.03.2014
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine
Manufacturer: The Gates Corporation
Description:
The gates corporation (gates) is recalling certain aftermarket tru-flow water pumps, part number tfw 41127, sold at certain napa auto parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after november 1, 2013 (and manufactured august 2013 through october 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'us9377' stamped on the water pump housing. these service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 audi a4, 2000-2006 audi tt, 1998-2005 volkswagen beetle, 1999-2006 golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 volkswagen jetta, and 2000-2005 volkswagen passat. in the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Consequencs:
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. the recall began during may 2014. owners may contact the gates corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Date: 07.03.2014
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine
Manufacturer: The Gates Corporation
Description:
The gates corporation (gates) is recalling certain aftermarket tru-flow water pumps, part number tfw 41127, sold at certain napa auto parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after november 1, 2013 (and manufactured august 2013 through october 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'us9377' stamped on the water pump housing. these service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 audi a4, 2000-2006 audi tt, 1998-2005 volkswagen beetle, 1999-2006 golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 volkswagen jetta, and 2000-2005 volkswagen passat. in the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Consequencs:
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. the recall began during may 2014. owners may contact the gates corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Date: 07.03.2014
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine
Manufacturer: The Gates Corporation
Description:
The gates corporation (gates) is recalling certain aftermarket tru-flow water pumps, part number tfw 41127, sold at certain napa auto parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after november 1, 2013 (and manufactured august 2013 through october 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'us9377' stamped on the water pump housing. these service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 audi a4, 2000-2006 audi tt, 1998-2005 volkswagen beetle, 1999-2006 golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 volkswagen jetta, and 2000-2005 volkswagen passat. in the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Consequencs:
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. the recall began during may 2014. owners may contact the gates corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Date: 07.03.2014
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine
Manufacturer: The Gates Corporation
Description:
The gates corporation (gates) is recalling certain aftermarket tru-flow water pumps, part number tfw 41127, sold at certain napa auto parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after november 1, 2013 (and manufactured august 2013 through october 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'us9377' stamped on the water pump housing. these service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 audi a4, 2000-2006 audi tt, 1998-2005 volkswagen beetle, 1999-2006 golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 volkswagen jetta, and 2000-2005 volkswagen passat. in the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Consequencs:
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. the recall began during may 2014. owners may contact the gates corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Date: 07.03.2014
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine
Manufacturer: The Gates Corporation
Description:
The gates corporation (gates) is recalling certain aftermarket tru-flow water pumps, part number tfw 41127, sold at certain napa auto parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after november 1, 2013 (and manufactured august 2013 through october 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'us9377' stamped on the water pump housing. these service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 audi a4, 2000-2006 audi tt, 1998-2005 volkswagen beetle, 1999-2006 golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 volkswagen jetta, and 2000-2005 volkswagen passat. in the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Consequencs:
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. the recall began during may 2014. owners may contact the gates corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Date: 07.03.2014
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine
Manufacturer: The Gates Corporation
Description:
The gates corporation (gates) is recalling certain aftermarket tru-flow water pumps, part number tfw 41127, sold at certain napa auto parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after november 1, 2013 (and manufactured august 2013 through october 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'us9377' stamped on the water pump housing. these service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 audi a4, 2000-2006 audi tt, 1998-2005 volkswagen beetle, 1999-2006 golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 volkswagen jetta, and 2000-2005 volkswagen passat. in the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Consequencs:
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. the recall began during may 2014. owners may contact the gates corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Date: 07.03.2014
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine
Manufacturer: The Gates Corporation
Description:
The gates corporation (gates) is recalling certain aftermarket tru-flow water pumps, part number tfw 41127, sold at certain napa auto parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after november 1, 2013 (and manufactured august 2013 through october 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'us9377' stamped on the water pump housing. these service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 audi a4, 2000-2006 audi tt, 1998-2005 volkswagen beetle, 1999-2006 golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 volkswagen jetta, and 2000-2005 volkswagen passat. in the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Consequencs:
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. the recall began during may 2014. owners may contact the gates corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Date: 07.03.2014
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine
Manufacturer: The Gates Corporation
Description:
The gates corporation (gates) is recalling certain aftermarket tru-flow water pumps, part number tfw 41127, sold at certain napa auto parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after november 1, 2013 (and manufactured august 2013 through october 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'us9377' stamped on the water pump housing. these service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 audi a4, 2000-2006 audi tt, 1998-2005 volkswagen beetle, 1999-2006 golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 volkswagen jetta, and 2000-2005 volkswagen passat. in the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Consequencs:
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. the recall began during may 2014. owners may contact the gates corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Date: 07.03.2014
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine
Manufacturer: The Gates Corporation
Description:
The gates corporation (gates) is recalling certain aftermarket tru-flow water pumps, part number tfw 41127, sold at certain napa auto parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after november 1, 2013 (and manufactured august 2013 through october 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'us9377' stamped on the water pump housing. these service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 audi a4, 2000-2006 audi tt, 1998-2005 volkswagen beetle, 1999-2006 golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 volkswagen jetta, and 2000-2005 volkswagen passat. in the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Consequencs:
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. the recall began during may 2014. owners may contact the gates corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Date: 07.03.2014
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine
Manufacturer: The Gates Corporation
Description:
The gates corporation (gates) is recalling certain aftermarket tru-flow water pumps, part number tfw 41127, sold at certain napa auto parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after november 1, 2013 (and manufactured august 2013 through october 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'us9377' stamped on the water pump housing. these service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 audi a4, 2000-2006 audi tt, 1998-2005 volkswagen beetle, 1999-2006 golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 volkswagen jetta, and 2000-2005 volkswagen passat. in the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Consequencs:
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. the recall began during may 2014. owners may contact the gates corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Date: 07.03.2014
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine
Manufacturer: The Gates Corporation
Description:
The gates corporation (gates) is recalling certain aftermarket tru-flow water pumps, part number tfw 41127, sold at certain napa auto parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after november 1, 2013 (and manufactured august 2013 through october 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'us9377' stamped on the water pump housing. these service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 audi a4, 2000-2006 audi tt, 1998-2005 volkswagen beetle, 1999-2006 golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 volkswagen jetta, and 2000-2005 volkswagen passat. in the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Consequencs:
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. the recall began during may 2014. owners may contact the gates corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
